FIA Principal Traders Group
The FIA Principal Traders Group is an association of firms that trade their own capital on exchanges in futures, options and equities markets worldwide. FIA PTG advocates for open access to markets, transparency, and data-driven policy.
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FIA, FIA PTG, and FIA EPTA members are working to educate the public on the benefits of automated trading, provide policymakers with expert feedback on regulatory proposals, and promote best practices in risk controls.
FIA PTG supports CFTC proposal to prohibit post-trade name give-ups in cleared swaps
March 2, 2020 CONTINUE READINGFIA PTG again encourages the SEC to reject IEX Discretionary Limit Order Type Proposal
April 23, 2020 CONTINUE READINGFIA PTG opposes CFTC proposed amendments to delay swap block reporting
May 22, 2020 CONTINUE READINGFIA PTG encourages the CFTC to reject the proposed ICE Futures U.S. Rule Change Introducing Passive Order Protection
March 13, 2019 CONTINUE READINGNews
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FIA PTG opposes latest Consolidated Audit Trail funding proposal
In a letter filed with the SEC today, the FIA Principal Traders Group (FIA PTG) urged the Commission not to approve the amended Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) funding proposal.
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FIA PTG supports Cboe voluntary compression service for market makers
In a letter filed with the SEC today, the FIA Principal Traders Group (FIA PTG) supported the Cboe's Proposal to add another compression tool.
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FIA PTG and FIA EPTA support UK Overseas Person Exclusion
The FIA Principal Traders Group joined the FIA European Principal Traders Association in responding to the HM Treasury Call for Evidence on the UK’s Overseas Framework.
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FIA PTG supports SEC expansion of Regs ATS and SCI to Government Securities ATSs
In a letter filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today, the FIA Principal Traders Group (FIA PTG) supported the proposed expansion of Regulations ATS and SCI to include Government Securities alternative trading systems (ATSs).
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FIA PTG supports FINRA proposed enhancements to TRACE reporting for US Treasury Securities
In a letter filed with FINRA today, the FIA Principal Traders Group (FIA PTG) supported proposed enhancements to TRACE reporting for US Treasury Securities.
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FIA PTG raises market access concerns with the Nasdaq Carteret data center roof
On February 12, 2021, FIA PTG submitted a letter to the SEC raising market access concerns with the wireless connectivity configuration to Nasdaq via the roof of their data center in Carteret, NJ.
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FIA PTG Members Meetings
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fiaptg - June 07
Our top reads this week include: Bitcoin ETF applications gather dust as SEC’s Gensler frets over ‘gaps’; More Brex… t.co/E4jZ91sEoe -
fiaptg - June 01
Our top reads this week include: Wall Street’s New Cop Signals More Scrutiny of Crypto, SPACs and Prospects for a G… t.co/mFtH593mUW -
fiaptg - May 24
Our top reads this week center around Digital Currency, Crypto and Swap market news. t.co/U9BoF2ZXA4 -
fiaptg - May 17
Our top reads this week: Bank of England deputy governor says a CBDC is 'probable' if public money is to survive; m… t.co/zPZ2Z84gQp -
fiaptg - May 10
Our top reads this week include: CME Group to Close Most of Its Chicago Trading Pits Permanently; @NYSE and… t.co/06vNDfincQ -
fiaptg - May 03
Our top reads this week include: Basildon to Bergamo: Euronext data move seen as headache for traders; @SEC_News de… t.co/ksMDDNDRuU -
fiaptg - April 26
Our top reads this week include: @SEC_News chief plots first moves in new role; US House and Treasury talking crypt… t.co/OAf9aXOQrR -
fiaptg - April 19
Our top reads this week include: Gensler confirmed as top Wall Street cop, bringing new era of tough scrutiny; Pote… t.co/HRkm7RmO8S -
fiaptg - April 12
Our top reads this week include: Yellen pledges U.S. international cooperation, calls for global minimum tax; and t… t.co/MhoYToE43Z -
fiaptg - April 05
Our top reads this week include: SEC Opens Probe Into Archegos Trades That Triggered Rout; @CMEGroup to launch micr… t.co/XTWkiv1n1r -
fiaptg - March 29
Our top reads this week include: Fidelity Plans to Launch Bitcoin ETF; Other expansion plans in the crypto space; M… t.co/j9WP0gN3RS -
fiaptg - March 22
Top reads this week include: More repercussions of GameStop saga; @FIAConnect survey shows strong outlook for clear… t.co/mxks9J2P7p -
fiaptg - March 15
Our top reads this week include: Senate committee votes in favor of Biden pick to lead @SEC_News; Possible GameStop… t.co/U4dvENBzrM -
fiaptg - March 08
Our top reads this week include: Gensler nomination hearings for @SEC_News Chair; New study on impact of HFT; and… t.co/rjGlR9G41w -
fiaptg - March 01
Our top reads this week include: U.S. post-trade group proposes shortening stock settlement cycle; GameStop implica… t.co/iYsTNRXvVp -
fiaptg - February 22
Our top reads this week include: Bitcoin ETF Roars in Debut With $165 Million of Trading Volume; Electronic Shift i… t.co/BQrxRUv7dV -
fiaptg - February 16
Our top reads this week include: Opinion The NYSE Isn’t Moving—Yet; Robinhood & GameStop; Crypto in the news and… t.co/gdMECKz9BH -
fiaptg - February 09
This week's top reads include: Regulators Meeting on GameStop Frenzy Are Unlikely to Find Systemic Risk; @CMEGroup… t.co/9VKqktFKAS -
fiaptg - February 01
Our top reads this week include more on the impact of Brexit; global digital currencies; changes to come at the… t.co/1ek0Sj3yav -
fiaptg - January 26
Our top reads include changes in personnel at US regulators; Brexit impact; Institutional adoption of crypto and re… t.co/v1NuQjBzTK -
fiaptg - January 19
Our top reads this week include: Bitcoin securities trading surges as investors seek crypto exposure; Crypto ventur… t.co/nqXQesNGe7 -
fiaptg - January 11
Our top reads this week focus on Brexit and Bitcoin. t.co/agCKjRuOXf -
fiaptg - January 07
FIA statement on the events in Washington, DC t.co/Y71WpLXOUa -
fiaptg - January 04
Lots of Brexit news to start the New Year, including: Boris Johnson admits Brexit deal is limited for financial ser… t.co/oul8XAPNKF -
fiaptg - December 21
Our top reads this week include: Who Wins From Brexit? New York and other Brexit news plus recent developments in t… t.co/pRQN9y57KK -
fiaptg - December 14
Our top reads this week include: CFTC Chairman Heath Tarbert to Resign, Remain at the Derivatives Regulator; @CFTC… t.co/HvH6dqDjlD -
fiaptg - December 08
RT @FIAconnect: .@CFTC passes Automated Trading Risk Principles 4-1. @FIAconnect and @FIAPTG comments on this rule: t.co/RBdEKk4aCn -
fiaptg - December 08
RT @FIAconnect: @FIAconnect praises @CFTC for adopting Electronic Trading and Bankruptcy rules - statement by @WaltFIA: t.co/prOfiG… -
fiaptg - December 08
Our top reads this week include: Treasury Volatility Boosts Tradeweb; lots of Brexit and crypto volumes continue to… t.co/N9ibXqIhMP -
fiaptg - December 01
Our top reads include: @CFTC Report on Negative Oil Prices Leaves Key Questions Unanswered; more Brexit news and bi… t.co/9MD7DdtluD -
fiaptg - November 24
Our top reads this week include: @CFTC's Tarbert: Global standards for crypto and CCPs are top industry priorities;… t.co/B7Td2DAWm1 -
fiaptg - November 16
Our top reads include: The top contenders to run Biden's financial agencies; Brexit deadline approaches; more react… t.co/gqNB7X6kRH -
fiaptg - November 10
RT @FIAconnect: Make virtual #FIAExpo part of your plans this week! We're bringing you 3 days of keynotes, 1:1 interviews, 15+ panel sessio… -
fiaptg - November 10
Our top reads include: Biden Set to Tap Gary Gensler as Adviser on Wall Street Oversight; Brexit developments; Digi… t.co/eNbIr3WnTR -
fiaptg - November 03
Our top reads this week include bitcoin futures open interest continues to grow at @CMEGroup and market markets agr… t.co/GSZ1rzdIcA -
fiaptg - October 26
Our top reads this week include more on the proposed NJ FTT - Nasdaq Says New Jersey Tax Plan Would Raise Costs for… t.co/xpBMUhXDJo -
fiaptg - October 19
Our top reads include more on NJ FTT and odds of no-deal Brexit; plus @CMEGroup gauging interest in ether futures a… t.co/rH3UTQrGfC -
fiaptg - October 12
Our top reads this week include Finance Sharpens Its Attack Against New Jersey’s Tax on Trading t.co/iaHHqIm01t via @elink_io -
fiaptg - October 05
Our top reads this week include: Time to lay a LaSalle tax to rest and other US FTT news; and EU recognition of thi… t.co/LOvhA0kGAR -
fiaptg - September 28
Our top reads include @CMEGroup changes rules to smooth out trading; more on NJ FTT and Brexit; and new proposals f… t.co/t1Pg8jBb1f -
fiaptg - September 14
Our top reads this week include @NYSE Signals It Will Exit NJ if State Taxes Stock Trades; and lots of news from… t.co/7ox5H8EdAh -
fiaptg - September 11
RT @FIAconnect: #Neverforget t.co/YfLWEt71Ab -
fiaptg - September 08
Our top reads this week include @Cboe VIX in the news; more talk of transaction taxes; Brexit updates; and… t.co/wu9Am1FhPQ -
fiaptg - August 31
Our top reads include @FIAconnect and @FIAPTG support @CFTC Electronic Trading Risk Proposal and @SEC_News proposes… t.co/00d6ZePuQq -
fiaptg - August 24
Our top reads this week include: Traders Brace for Haywire Markets Around Presidential Election t.co/9vaQfLIpzs via @elink_io -
fiaptg - August 24
RT @FIAconnect: .@FIAconnect and @FIAPTG comment in support of the CFTC’s electronic trading proposal. t.co/RBdEKk4aCn -
fiaptg - August 17
Our top reads this week include: @CMEGroup to launch volatility index; CAT cybersecurity concerns persist; and… t.co/TSQ510wUaE -
fiaptg - August 05
RT @WaltFIA: I invite you to check out our Midyear Advocacy Report. The hardworking staff @FIAconnect have been busy representing our memb… -
fiaptg - August 03
Our top reads this week include You'd think a volatility index would be doing great now, right? Wrong. t.co/CaNMNnMVnO via @elink_io -
fiaptg - July 27
Our top reads this week include @CFTC completing Dodd-Frank rulemakings; increased fears of a no-deal Brexit; and l… t.co/l6cdruVOMJ -
fiaptg - July 20
Our top reads this week include: CME sticks to trading as rivals diversify; Fixed Income Pioneer David Rutter launc… t.co/gCv5snCOCe -
fiaptg - July 13
Our top reads this week include JPMorgan Says Liquidity Conditions Are Making Markets Vulnerable; Post-Brexit EU ma… t.co/i3Ll07HILM -
fiaptg - July 06
Our top reads this week include @Cboe to launch European Hub; Hedge Funds, Banks Picked Up the Phone While Pandemic… t.co/ggdT9aGUvq -
fiaptg - June 29
Our top reads this week include @CFTC withdraws Reg AT, advances supplemental electronic trading proposal and final… t.co/nJIbAm066J -
fiaptg - June 25
RT @WaltFIA: .@FIAconnect recently released the results of an industry survey to gauge the sentiment of market participants on the impact o… -
fiaptg - June 22
Our top reads this week include news that @SEC_News Chairman Clayton may be leaving the agency; the court ruling on… t.co/W3s2VtdI2F -
fiaptg - June 17
Court deals blow to SEC in battle with exchanges over fees t.co/HkAQZCQfi6 via @financialtimes -
fiaptg - June 15
Our top reads this week include Stock Exchanges Win Legal Battle With SEC Over Data Fees; chances for "no deal" Bre… t.co/f9hNJRFRsR -
fiaptg - June 12
RT @FIAconnect: You can still register for IDX-V! @FIAconnect is bringing you 3 half-days of virtual programming from 23-25 June covering… -
fiaptg - June 01
Our top reads this week focus on the industry challenges posed by the coronavirus, especially with the re-opening o… t.co/waqtB21kkq -
fiaptg - May 26
Our top reads this week include more about the reopening of trading floors and returning to the workplace.… t.co/c85wupifnQ -
fiaptg - May 20
RT @FIAconnect: NEW COURSE - Key Regulatory & Trading Requirements for Eurex t.co/8WX2Idfrg9 This course covers off-book trading (… -
fiaptg - May 18
Our top reads this week include plans to reopen trading floors; concerns around negative pricing and negative rates… t.co/HSTDK7TGh5 -
fiaptg - May 04
Our top reads this week include WFE academic research on short selling bans and plans to start reopening US trading… t.co/6NY1hpO1Wh -
fiaptg - April 27
Our top reads this week include the challenges of negative oil prices; more concerns with the consolidated audit tr… t.co/XkN7ZqOfpe -
fiaptg - April 20
Our top reads this week include plans for the reopening of the economy; US option market resiliency and renewal of… t.co/yW91n703tU -
fiaptg - April 13
Our top reads this week focus on how do we restart the economy? The $90 Trillion Question Is How to Get People Back… t.co/savmllkFtA -
fiaptg - April 08
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fiaptg - April 06
Our top reads this week continue to focus on the coronavirus including the importance of keeping markets open and t… t.co/b4pmrmkcNw -
fiaptg - March 30
Our top reads again this week focus on the coronavirus - keeping markets open, the impact of floor closings and cha… t.co/f0DyToYrCr -
fiaptg - March 30
Closing Markets Is Not the Answer t.co/8x4BhiDlng via @Traders Magazine -
fiaptg - March 26
The Fed hears urgent pleas to ease the rules on banks in the options market t.co/MA5xhTf4s4 via @markets -
fiaptg - March 24
European traders press for looser rules to ease options trading t.co/CplErY3JZ8 via @financialtimes -
fiaptg - January 01
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